Baltasar Gracian elaborates on the fact that evil acts as an external force‚ when one evil deed is committed more powerful evils will come to follow. The most compelling examples of evil being created through external forces are present in the books Macbeth (Shakespeare)‚ and Lord of The Flies (William Golding). Throughout these two books‚ innocent men begin to develop into thoughtless killers‚ not only is it their own choices; but rather the circumstances around them causing evil to be developed. Although
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2) The supernatural ordain the actions of Oedipus Quote: Line 868880 3) The supernatural are to blame for the actions of Oedipus Quote: Line 14901496 b. Macbeth 1) The prophecies of the Supernatural are deserved Quote: 1.3.5052 2) The supernatural manipulate the mentality of Macbeth Quote: 1.3.134139 3) Macbeth is to blame for his own actions Quote: 1.7.1328 II.Body A) The prophecies 1) (Oedipus The King) The prophecies of the supernatural are undeserved. a) “An ora
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creation to be that of an epic. Paradise Lost is just that. It is Milton’s own take on the biblical story of Satan’s fall from grace as well as man’s fall. Milton was not only armed with an extensive knowledge on the Bible‚ but in everything a man of his time could learn. With his wisdom he emersed himself into his work‚ making Paradise Lost not only a tale of epic perportions‚ but one that would "Justify the ways of God to Man." (I 26) Even before reading Paradise Lost‚ I had always wondered why God
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In the play of Macbeth‚ Shakespeare adds similar themes to each of the characters; Macduff and Macbeth are no exception. Even though Macbeth and Macduff may have very similar qualities such as; bravery‚ hunger of power‚ and many more‚ as the play develops‚ these characters slowly start to change‚ revealing that both characters are as different as fire and ice. They are each viewed differently from each other and by others. Even though they both murder‚ they both do it for different very different
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In the beginning of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth‚ the title-character was a noble general of King Duncan of Scotland’s army‚ greatly respected by all. However‚ after meeting three witches who prophesied that he would become king‚ Macbeth‚ not seeing how that was possible‚ as Duncan was king‚ allowed thoughts of murdering the ruler to linger in his mind‚ until eventually‚ he carried out the horrible act‚ with evil persuading from his wife‚ Lady Macbeth. Although his intent was hidden at first‚ the
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humanity; beginning with the fall from Eden and the nature of evil‚ to the means of regaining Gods grace and the discussion of free will‚ it emphasizes humanitys inability to fully comprehend the nature of God and of the universe. In writing his epic Paradise Lost‚ John Milton is fully aware of his limitations as a mortal man; however‚ in an attempt to transcend the finite to the infinite‚ to describe the indescribable and to understand the unknown‚ Milton bases his arguments on Biblical theology to show
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afterlife?Hamlet and Macbeth share similar themes. Hamlet’s major theme is "revenge driven by hatred will lead to one’s downfall;" Macbeth’s major theme is "unrestrained ambition will lead to one’s downfall." Although both themes deal with human vices that can ultimately result in one’s downfall‚ Macbeth’s theme is much more relevant to the 21st century. Where the extreme notions of revenge in Hamlet are frowned upon in modern society‚ the overbearing ambition found in Macbeth is still present‚ only
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characters lives‚ and even the world. In Paradise Lost and a book based on it‚ The Golden Compass‚ the devil’‚ in both cases‚ is an advocate for moving away from the control of God and the Church. Where the stories differ‚ is in the author’s intent for these actions. In the former‚ John Milton uses the devil to display how vanity and pride are the sins that halt us in an opportunity to live blissfully‚ with and under God. Philip Pullman‚ in his twist on Paradise Lost‚ The Golden Compass‚ claims that the
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It can be argued that Satan is the hero of Paradise Lostand God is the ruler of an oppressive hierarchy in heaven according to the way Milton initially portrays each of them. Milton uses literary devises such as tone and characterization to make Satan appear as the true martyr of the poem. Because of Christianity‚ Satan is commonly viewed as purely evil. There are images of him as a jealous‚ venomous snake‚ whose sole purpose is to tempt man to disobey God. Milton paints a more complex picture that
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The women in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Paradise Lost both had a serious impact over the men in their lives. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight‚ the host’s wife heavily influenced Sir Gawain’s thoughts and strategies through seduction‚ especially when she offered her girdle. The host’s wife was put there to test Sir Gawain’s loyalty‚ and he gave in. In Paradise Lost‚ Eve was beneficial to Adam in many ways. Eve provided Adam with companionship‚ gave Adam confidence‚ and also helped convince
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